Deep groove ball bearings consist of a number of curved, ring-shaped outer raceways, or races. As these are made from rolled steel they have a very smooth surface and high accuracy. They can therefore be produced as both split and non-split bearings. In the assembly process, the bearing rings are inserted into an inner ring […]
What is a rack panel, and why is the quality of the material used so important?
Rack panels are accessories that form part of a standardised rack, used to house hardware like modems, hard drives, and routers. Rack panels are typically used when an unused section needs to be blanked off or for protecting the equipment from dirt and dust. Therefore, it delivers the finishing touch to an electronic system, especially if […]
What are Laser Cutters?
Laser cutters were first used in 1965 to drill holes in diamond dies and have come a long way since then. Laser cutting machines are used in many manufacturing industries, including aerospace and car manufacturing. They are also used to scribe metals like aluminium and titanium. Some schools have small scale laser cutters within their […]
What are the best roller doors?
Roller garage doors can be an attractive feature of a home and they’re available in a range of designs to suit any property or budget. Depending on what a homeowner is looking for from their roller door, there are usually several different options to consider. Automated roller garage doors are growing in popularity, especially with […]
Five of the Most Eco-Friendly Tech Companies
Whilst a vast majority of companies are delaying as long as they can on getting on board the eco-friendly train, there are still quite a few who have embraced the ideals of sustainability, waste reduction and ‘greener’ initiatives. Among these are a few of the tech giants whose products are available on a global scale. […]
How Important Are Ball Bearings In Our Modern World?
Most people are aware of what a ball bearing is. It is a spherical piece of metal. In some ways, it resembles marbles that children will play with. However, it has a much more important purpose in the world that we live in today. We live in a society that relies upon machinery. This will […]
Tech News: The Latest in Hydro-Powered Vehicle
Hydro-powered vehicles are a revolutionary technology that brings clean driving to a new level. The latest generation of the Hyundai Nexo is issuing in a new age of hydrogen-powered, emission-free fuel-cells which are a marvel and a benefit to the planet. These cars actually clean the air as they drive with one hour of driving […]
3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing in the UK
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D Printing, has incredible potential in the UK and the number of AM systems going into companies, greatly outnumbers the amount of skilled workers available. The 2018-2025 National Strategy document created from AMUK (the Additive Manufacturing UK trade associations) emphasises that by 2025 the UK could potentially capture £3,500M GVA of […]